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Logan Lorenz ’25BSN was one of three nursing students who took a road trip in a green RV across Florida as part of “Nursing Possibilities,” Roadtrip Nation’s latest two-episode documentary that explored career opportunities in healthcare. “It’s important to realize the destination you’re trying to reach is often the journey itself,” says Logan Lorenz ’25BSN, […]

The honor recognizes our outstanding highly skilled graduates who fuel innovation, service and economic impact in Florida and beyond. UCF Alumni is proud to unveil the exceptional members of the 2026 Class of 30 Under 30. These accomplished young alumni represent the very best of Knight Nation — innovators, leaders and change-makers whose talent, drive and purpose are shaping industries, strengthening communities and […]

Jeredy Wood shares an inside look at life as a senior UCF nursing student in the new Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion and clinical days at UCF Pegasus Partner Nemours Children’s Health in Lake Nona. What is a typical week like?  A typical week is a mixture of class, simulations and clinical days, and the amount of each depends on […]

As UCF celebrates decades of leading digital learning, we’re recognized for a sustainable model that increases access to education and raises standards at the same time. From our earliest mixed-mode courses to today’s expansive digital ecosystem, UCF has pursued a forward-thinking idea to prove that access and excellence can rise together at scale. That vision […]

Through the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Program, $6 million in funding will support UCF and other State University System institutions in alleviating the nursing shortage. Ongoing state investments in nursing education are helping UCF expand access to high quality training, graduate more practice‑ready nurses, and meet Florida’s growing healthcare workforce needs. Since 2022, Florida […]

Revisit 2025’s most memorable moments from students reaching for the stars to launching a bright future with the opening of the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion in Lake Nona. It was a defining year for UCF’s College of Nursing. These 25 images help tell the story, powerfully capturing the people and moments making an impact. Shining […]

For her doctoral project, UCF nursing graduate Alicia Jennings used a simple, cost-effective program to help reduce burnout among new graduate nurses in the emergency department.  Working in an emergency department is stressful not knowing what patient situation will arrive next and some are life-threatening. Due to the stressful environment more than 50% of emergency nurses report burnout, leading some to leave the profession. Further compounding the nursing shortage is new graduate […]

The clinic also serves as real-world classroom for medical, nursing, speech-language pathology and physical therapy students. UCF unveiled a new 38-foot UCF Heath Mobile Health Clinic on Wednesday, designed to bring free, high-quality healthcare directly to communities that need it most. The clinic also serves as a mobile classroom, preparing UCF healthcare students in programs […]

At the 2025 Florida Nursing Students Association convention, UCF’s Student Nurses’ Association received the Diamond Chapter Award for the fifth year in a row while students earned scholarships and gained valuable insights.  “Being active in the Student Nurses’ Association truly elevates the student experience at UCF by giving nursing students opportunities they wouldn’t get anywhere else,” says senior Allyson Crighton. “Beyond professional […]

Meet some of the future Knight nurses pursuing independent research through UCF’s Honors Undergraduate Thesis program, a unique opportunity that supports student success and contributes to nursing science.  I’ve always been deeply passionate about understanding how to care for patients beyond their physical needs,” says Allyson Crighton, an undergraduate student in UCF’s Traditional BSN program […]